FLOWER SHOW AT ASHHURST

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 2313, 4 December 1925, Page 10

FLOWER SHOW AT ASHHURST

IX AH) OF ST. MARY’S CHURCH. The promoters of the annual flower show in aid of St. Mary’s Church fu d held at Ashhurst yesterday, are to be congratulated upon the magnificence of the display and also upon the success which attended their efforts. The weather of the last week or two nas not been altogether in the favou" of the garden, yet horticultural enthusiasts at Ashhurst yesterday were able, as a result of careful attention to their gardens during the unpropitious days, to stage such a show of blooms as is rarely seen in country towns o! even greater size. Roses and sweet, peas predominated, as one would cx_ poet at this time of the year, yet all varieties of spring and summer flowers were represented. The frun and vegetable section was not strong, but the show was held rather early in the year to secure a big entry in. this branch of gardening. The exhibits that were staged, however, y cl. merited the prizes they secured. An exceedingly attractive section was that devoted to cooking and preserves, where delightful dainties vied in keen competition, reflecting great credit, upon the busy housewives ana daughters who competed In the various classes.

The show was formally declared open by Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., who was introduced to the crowded hall of spectators by the Rev. F. M. Kempthorne, vicar of St. Mary’s. Having expressed his pleasure at Mr Nash’s presence, the vicar also took occasion to congratulate him upon- his oolitieal victory, which had saved the church from p i:hiring itself. In expiaration, Mr Kempthorne stated that they had taken the liberty of priming on their schedule the letters M.P. after Mr Nash’s name, and that was some time before the election took place.

Mr Nash, in declaring the show open, said the present show was the twelfth that had been held. He only wished the same enthusiasm as was evidenced on each occasion was displayed by the Palmerston North pub. lie when flower shows were hold there. A number of ladies and genmake the Palmerston North shows a make the Palmrston North snows a success, but unfortunately they dia not receive the public support that they should. The speaker also referred to the need for a larger hall for Ashhurst, if St. Mary’s shows were going to keep on growing as they had done. The section stewards were as follows: Children’s classes, Mrs Hutton and Miss A. E. Trass; cut flowers, Mrs and Miss Vincent; needlework, Mrs and Miss Houghton; home products, Mesdames Hickey and Maunder; fruit and vegetables, Mrs Hyndman and Mr R. Romley; assistant secretary, Mr A. W. Trass.

The fund was also greatly aug - - mented by the sale of sweets, produce and other articles, the stall hoMers being Misses Jenson and Crowley (produce), Mesdames Wood and Romley (guild stall), Mesdames Orgias, Hutton and Miss Snelling (sweets), Mesdames Baldwin, Rauzie, Misses Baldwin and Sixtus. (tea rooms). The following acted as judges: Cut blooms, Mr J. A. McCrea; homework, Mrs A. P. McHardy; school exhibits, Mrs McHardy and Mr Gabltes; home produce, Mr and Mrs J. A, Nash; fruit and vegetables, Mr ,Wll. ton; decorative, Mrs Handley. RESULTS. Fruit and Vegetables. Red currants: Mrs Vincent 1, G. Fairless 2; Cherries: Iris Havill 1, J. Havill 2; Gooseberries: Mrs Port 1, Mrs Litchfield 2; Loganberries: Mrs Hyndman 1; Broad beans: Mrs Hyndman 1 and 2; Cabbage: Mrs Jensen 1, Miss Sixtus 2; Carrots: Mrs Hyndman .1, Mrs Jensen 2; Lettuce; Mrs Hyndman 1; Onions (keeping): Mrs Jensen 1; Onions (spring): Mrs Hyndman 1, Mrs Jensen 2; Peas: Mrs Jensen 1, Mrs Munro 2; Potatoes (6): Mrs Litchfield 1, Mrs Jensen 2; Potatoes (collection): Mrs Litchfield 1 Mrs Jensen 2; Radishes: Mrs Hyndman 1; Rhubarb: Mrs Litchfield I, Mrs Gallai.d 2; Turnips: Mrs Hyndman 1; Collection vegetables: Mrs Hyndman 1, Mrs Jensen 2; Vegetable a.0.v.: F Rauzie. Decorative,

Basket flowers: Mrs S. Bradfield .1, Mrs J. Munro 2; bowl roses: Mrs A. W. Trass 1, Miss Vincent 2; bridal bouquet: Mrs Pltzherbert 1, Mrs Munro 2; hand bouquet: Miss C. Houghton 1, Mrs Munro 2; decorated table: Mrs S. Bradfield 1, Miss K. Caldwell 2; epergne: Mrs Munro i; buttonholes; Miss N. Maunder 1, Mrs S. Bradfield 2, Mrs Galland 3; trimmed lady's hat: Miss E. Trass 1, Miss N. Maunder 2; tall vase; Miss Elsie Trass 1, Mrs Munro 2; lady’s spray; Mrs S. Bradfield 1 and 2. Home Work. Camisole (crochet): Mrs J. Richards 1, Miss C. Stanton 2; camisole (embroidered): Mrs Houghton 1, j camisole (.a.0.v.): Mrs J. Munro 1; crochet (cotton): Mrs E. Symonds J, I Mrs Munro 2; crochet, (a.0.v.): Mrs Munro 1 and 2; drawn thread work: Mrs Houghton 1, Mrs Munro 2; eyelet hole embroidery: Mrs Houghton 1, Miss C. Stanton 2; eyelet hole embroidery (fine): Mrs Houghton I j and 2; fancy work: Mrs Houghton 1, Miss Evelyn Trass 2; cushion: Miss E. Grammer 1 and 2; ironed collars; Mrs W. Romley: knitting in wool: j Mrs J. Paton 1, Mrs A. J. Havill 2; ! knitting in cotton: Mrs Vincent 1; knitted socks: Mrs J. Paton; after, noon tea cloth: Miss C. Stanton 1, Mrs J. Richards 2; tea cosy: Mrs Jensen 1, Mrs Hyndman 2; article sugar bag: Mrs Houghton 1, Mrs Hyndman 2. Children’s Classes.

Crayon drawing, 8 years and under: Alma Hall 1, Frank Hayward 2, Stanley Thorne 3; drawing, ,li years and under: Isaac Grammar 1, Walter Hayward 2, Ernest Wood 3;

14 years and.under: Faith Egglelon 1, Madge Maxwell 2, Margaret Hutton and Marjorie Jepson 3; ton years and under: Arthur Smith 1, Alma Hall 2, Frank Hayward 3; ,15yrs and under: Eileen Wilton 1, Edith Woodd 2, George Gore 3; writing, S years and under; Mage Svenseu 1, Nola Bartlett 2; 11 years and under: Vera Christiansen 1, Anthea Christianson 2, Joyce Vowell 3; 14 years and under: Muriel Anderson 1, George Maunder 2, Clarice Lankshear 3; printscript, 10 years and under: Jock McHardy 1, Norrle Taylor 2, Iris Havill 3; 15 years and under; Moira [Tremewan 1, Eric Orgias 2, George .Jensen 3; sewing, S years and under; M. Red 1, F. Astwood 2; 12 years and under; S. Rasmussen 1, J. Fraser 2. E. Hall 3; 14 years and under: C. Hockley 1, G. Burrell 2, A. Saunders 3; essay: R. Stewart 1, M. Hutton 2, J. Morgan 3; native flowers: G. Maunder 1, M. Shore 2; scones: M. Fraser 1, E. Thorne 2, L. Thorne 3; j sponge sandwich: E. Thorne J, L. Thorne 2; cocoanut ice: N. Taylor ,1; buttonholes: N. McKenzie, Homo Produce. Bread: Miss Sixtus 1, Mrs R. J. Curry 2; butter: Mrs White 1, Mrs Fairless 2; butter (separator): Mrs Wiggins 1, Mrs A. A. McDonefi 2; carrawayseed cake:Mrs Rauzie t Miss Sixtus 2, Mrs Hickey (special); family cake: Mrs W. Maunder 1, Mrs' L. M. Grammer 2; madeira cake: j Mrs A. A. McDoncll 1, Miss Sixtus Z; !fancy cakes: Mrs Prentice 1; chutney: [Miss Sixtus 1; cream puffs: Mrs Rauzie 1, Miss Sixtus 2; eggs (ducks): L. Red 1, eggs (hen): Mrs Hickey 1, Mrs T. Romley 2; fruit pie: Miss Sixtus .1; iced sandwich: Mrs R. Port 1, jam tarts: Mrs S. Wiggins .1, Miss Sixtus 2; jams; Mrs Baldwin 1, Mrs G. Romley 2; lemon cheese; Mrs W. Romley 1. Mrs J. Muriro 2; marmalade: Mrs Handley 1, Mrs Munro 2; mincemeat: Mrs Munro 1, Mrs Baldwin 2; pickles: Mrs Romley 1; pikelets: Mrs McDonell 1 Mrs S. Bradfield 2; plum pudding: Miss K. Henson ,1, Mrs Prentice 2; sausage rolls: Mrs Wiggins 1, Miss Sixtus 2; scones (girdle); Mrs S. Bradfield 1, Mrs Wiggins 2; scones (date): Mrs Wiggins 1, Mrs K. McDonell 2; scones ■ (plain): Mrs Wood .1, Mrs Hickey z; scone loaf: Mrs Hickey 1; shortbread; Mrs Blixt 1, Mrs Wiggins 2; sponge roll: Miss Sixtus 1, Mrs Rauzie 2; sponge sandwich: Miss Sixtus 1, Mrs R. Port 2; sweets: Mrs Munro 1. Cut Blooms*.

Antirrhimums: Mrs Rout 1 and 2; jciilliopsis: Mrs Galland 1; carnations: jMrs H. Maunder 3, Mrs Walpole 2; I cinerarias: Miss M. Akers 1, Mrs L. lA. Caldwell 2; columbines: Miss Sixtus 1, Mrs Handley 2; delphiniums IMrs Handley 1 and 2; eschscholtzias: jMrs Handley 1, Miss K. Caldwell 2; ; fuchsias; Mrs Vincent .1, Miss Sixtus geraniums (single) Mrs Caldwell 1, Mi's Vincent 2; geraniums (double) Mrs Galland 2; gaillardias: Mrs Hickey 1, Mrs Galland 2; irisia: Mrs Litchfield 1 and 1 2; larkspur: Mrs Galland 1; lily: Mrs C. D. White 1, Mrs L. A. Caldwell 2; nasturtiums: Mrs Vincent I, I. Grammer 2; pacony: ilrs Litchfield 13 and 2; pansies (6): Mrs Trass J, jMrs Handley 2; pansies (13): Mrs Galland 1, Mrs Hyndman 2; pc-lar. goniums; Mrs Jensen 1; poppies: Mrs jGalland 1. Miss K. Caldwell 2; rose: jMrs R. McKenzie 1. Mrs White 2; Ithree: Mrs Galland .1. Mrs McKenzie j2; six: Mrs McKenzie 1, Mrs \rhittaker 2; three red: P. Kempthofhc 1, Mrs Galland 2; pink: Raumai school 1, Mrs Hickey 2; white: Mrs HcjKenzie 1, W. Lucas 2; ramblers: P. |Kempthorne 1 and 2; champion rose: iMrs McKenzie. sweet peas, collccjtion: ilrs Rout 1, Mrs Babington 2; pink: ilrs Rout 1, ilrs Babington 2; I crimson: ilrs R. Port 1, ilrs Rout 2; salmon: Mrs Babington 1, Mrs Rout 2; cream: ilrs Babington 1, ilrs Rout 2; mauve: ilrs Babington) 1. Mrs Caldwell 2; maroon: ilisg) Whittaker 3, ilrs Babington 2; blue; ilrs Babington ,1, ilrs Galland 2; |

stocks: Mrs T. Romley 1; s.veet ;williams: Mrs Litchfield 1 and 2; verbenas: ilrs Walpole 1, Miss K. Caldwell 2: collection cut flowers: , Miss Whittaker 1, Mrs Hyndman 2. Points Prizes. Cut blooms: Mrs Galland. Sweet peas: Mrs Babington. Fruit and vegetables; Mrs Hyndman. Home produce: Miss Sixtus. Home work: ilrs Houghton. All sections: ilrs Hyndman and iliss Sixtus tie. Largest number of entries: Mrs J. Munro. In the evening a concert party from Palmerston North, including the junior orchestra, assisted in staging a bright evening’s entertainment of music.